- Company: New Zealand Government
- Location: Wellington, Greater Wellington
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The New Zealand Government is the country’s central government—the executive authority that runs the state under a parliamentary system of responsible government. In practice, “Government” mainly means the executive and the collective ministry that directs it, operating on the convention that the monarch reigns while ministers govern only while they hold the confidence of the House of Representatives. Conduct of government business is shaped by the laws, rules, and conventions set out in the Cabinet Manual.
This listing is for a Senior Project Manager, Disability Data role within that public-sector environment (domain: govt.nz), based in Wellington and not advertised as remote.
2,615 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
Join the New Zealand Government as Senior Project Manager, Disability Data in Wellington, Greater Wellington. This full-time, fixed-term position until 30 June 2027 centres on advancing the Disability Programme through effective leadership and coordination.
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager, Disability Data role at New Zealand Government in Wellington, Greater Wellington places you at the forefront of initiatives that strengthen data use within the Disability Programme. On a full-time fixed-term footing through to 30 June 2027, you will provide strategic direction, ensure aligned delivery, and help shape better outcomes by turning disability-related information into actionable insights for public service improvement across the wider Greater Wellington area.
Responsibilities
- Plan, lead and deliver projects that develop and refine disability data resources in support of programme goals.
- Establish clear timelines, milestones and resource plans while adapting scopes as needs evolve in Wellington, Greater Wellington.
- Engage diverse stakeholders inside the New Zealand Government and beyond to gather input and secure alignment on Disability Programme priorities.
- Identify potential risks early, apply suitable controls and keep projects on track against quality and schedule expectations.
- Safeguard data accuracy, security and appropriate use throughout all workstreams.
- Generate timely progress reports and briefings that equip decision-makers with clear findings from disability data activities.
- Promote consistent project standards and opportunities for ongoing refinement within the Senior Project Manager, Disability Data portfolio.
Requirements
- Demonstrated senior project management experience, ideally with data initiatives or public-sector programmes.
- Solid command of project methodologies, scheduling tools and performance tracking approaches.
- Familiarity with data governance, analytics or disability-related issues is an advantage for this Senior Project Manager, Disability Data role.
- Strong ability to communicate, influence and build productive relationships across multiple groups.
- Readiness to contribute effectively in a collaborative New Zealand Government setting based in Wellington, Greater Wellington.
- Relevant qualifications or professional credentials in project management, information management or a closely related field.
About New Zealand Government
New Zealand Government is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. The organisation values placing children and young people at the centre of its efforts, emphasising care, respect for dignity, fairness and integrity in daily practice.
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Public discussion and news items linked in the source data speak to New Zealand policy and government activity in general; they are not employee reviews of this role or agency.
On Hacker News, older threads include a 2015 discussion titled “New Zealand is making cyber bullying a specific crime,” another from 2015 on “Going undercover as a sex worker,” a 2015 thread evaluating New Zealand’s bicycle helmet law (from a 2012 study), and a 2014 post about free USGS topographic maps—illustrative of how NZ policy and public-interest topics surface in tech forums, not of workplace culture for this job.
Recent news headlines in the cache include a Forbes report (08 Jul 2026) that New Zealand is moving to ban climate-change litigation; an Encyclopedia Britannica overview of New Zealand politics, governance, and democracy (03 Jul 2026); The Packer’s report (23 Jun 2026) that the New Zealand Government is co-investing with the kiwifruit industry on sustainability; and The Spinoff’s piece (05 Jul 2026) that “NZ Inc” is investing heavily in AI data centres. An Al Jazeera item on a Pacific long-range missile test is regional context rather than a direct statement about this employer or disability-data work.
- New Zealand is making cyber bullying a specific crime
- Going undercover as a sex worker
- Evaluation of New Zealand’s bicycle helmet law (2012)
- Nearly Every USGS Topo Map For Free
Recent news
- New Zealand Moves To Ban Climate Change Litigation. Will The U.S. Follow? - Forbes
- New Zealand - Politics, Governance, Democracy - Encyclopedia Britannica
- US leads concern after China fired a long-range missile into Pacific ocean - Al Jazeera
- New Zealand Government Co-Invests With Country’s Kiwifruit Industry on Sustainability - The Packer
- NZ Inc is going all in on AI data centres - The Spinoff
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Working in Wellington, Greater Wellington
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The role is listed for Wellington, Greater Wellington (display: Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand / Aotearoa), with coordinates around −41.29, 174.78 and elevation about 14 m. It is not marked remote, so work is expected in that capital-city setting.
Per the Wellington summary in the source data, Wellington is New Zealand’s capital, on the southwestern tip of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. It is the country’s third-largest city, the administrative centre of the Wellington Region, and the world’s southernmost capital of a sovereign state. The same extract notes a temperate maritime climate and a reputation as the world’s windiest capital—relevant practical context for living and commuting in the city if you take an on-site senior government role.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest
🇳🇿 Relocation safety for New Zealand: Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in New Zealand: 5.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in New Zealand: $49,591 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in New Zealand: 2.8% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in New Zealand: 0.5% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in New Zealand: 1,723 — via OECD
Recent seismic activity: 6 earthquakes (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M5.0 near 65 km W of Foxton Beach, New Zealand. via USGS
- Elevation 14m (46 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
No interview guide or competency framework is in the source data. Preparation that stays tied to known facts could include: understanding how the New Zealand Government is organised as a parliamentary executive under responsible government and the Cabinet Manual; being ready to discuss senior project management for data initiatives in a disability context; and showing you can work on-site in Wellington’s capital-city environment.
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This listing may suit candidates who want senior project management work on disability data inside the New Zealand Government, based in Wellington (not remote), and who are comfortable operating within public-sector rules and accountability.
It is less likely a fit if you need remote work, prefer private-sector product delivery over government programmes, or are seeking a junior coordination role rather than a senior project manager title. Salary, certifications, and day-to-day task lists are not in the provided data and should be checked directly with the employer.
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Listing facts
- Role Senior Project Manager, Disability Data
- Employer New Zealand Government
- Location Wellington, Greater Wellington
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 13, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-12
- Country context New Zealand
- Overview Full original description on this page (371 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — New Zealand is making cyber bullying a specific crime
- Hacker News — Going undercover as a sex worker
- Hacker News — Evaluation of New Zealand’s bicycle helmet law (2012)
- Hacker News — Nearly Every USGS Topo Map For Free
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